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By Anonymous (not verified) , 2 August, 2025

The threat of surveillance in the ‘femtech’ market

August 2 – 8, 2025

A page from the Eve period tracking app.

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Period tracking apps have become wildly popular among young women, but they carry privacy risks and the threat of surveillance in a booming femtech market.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 May, 2025

The frontline DV workers facing vicarious trauma

May 24 – 30, 2025

Life

Madison Griffiths

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Professionals on the frontline of domestic violence report a heightened awareness of potential dangers in their personal lives, a workplace hazard known as ‘vicarious trauma’.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 26 April, 2025

Finding new pathways to treating pain

April 26 – May 2, 2025

David Sornig

AAP Image / James Ross

Too often, healthcare practitioners fail to hear the voices of people – especially women – in pain. Australian initiatives are trying to change that, replacing doubt and dismissal with support and advocacy.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 21 December, 2024

Rethinking mortality in a ‘first-half-of-life’ culture

December 21, 2024 – January 10, 2025

Life

Toni Hassan

An elderly man surrounded by pictures on his wall.

Toni Hassan

The author’s battle with cancer led her to seek out the wisdom of people who have come to terms with ageing and mortality in a ‘first-half-of-life culture’.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 23 November, 2024

Overlooking race and gender in dementia studies

November 23 – 29, 2024

Santilla Chingaipe

Overlooking race and gender in dementia studies

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Despite almost half a million Australians living with dementia, and that number predicted to double by mid century, public health experts still lack data on how race and gender relate to the disease and a framework for early intervention.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 10 August, 2024

The therapy app trap

August 10 – 16, 2024

Ahona Guha

Ella Katz

While the pandemic proved online mental healthcare has its place, the rise of subscription therapy apps is intensifying concerns about the quality of care that is being dispensed.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 13 April, 2024

The benefits of a child joining their mother in rehab

April 13 – 19, 2024

Jane Caro

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For mothers in rehabilitation, services that allow their children to stay with them in a therapeutic environment can help to both motivate recovery and break the cycle of drug abuse.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 23 March, 2024

The dangers of overprescribing medications for children

March 23 – 29, 2024

Elfy Scott

A blister pack of antipsychotic medication.

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While psychotropic drugs can be highly effective in treating psychiatric conditions, there are concerns they are wrongly being used as a first resort for young people.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February, 2024

Victoria’s mental health system is dangerous

February 24 – March 1, 2024

Hannah Reekie

A young woman with a blonde fringe and holding a mug in her hand.

Andrew Clark

Victoria’s mental health royal commission has done little to fix a deeply flawed system. As someone who has been traumatised by the available care, the author says the first step towards repair is to value the insights of those with firsthand experience.

By Anonymous (not verified) , 5 November, 2022

Abortion and reproductive rights in Australia

November 5 – 11, 2022

Life

Jane Caro

Abortion and reproductive rights in Australia

AAP Image / Dean Lewins

Access to abortion remains difficult in Australia, and the persistent stigma around this and other crucial reproductive health services puts patients at risk.

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